November Flow
Finding rhythm, presence and stillness this month
Since the month is almost over, I’m rounding up my new monthly favorites. A simple list of what stood out to me lately a recipe, a movie and a few activities that made the month feel good. Enjoy!
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To Cook
Mimi Thorisson’s Ragù Bolognese with Tagliatelle. I love experimenting with new ways to cook the dishes I already adore and this recipe was such a good discovery. It brought a little excitement back into a classic.
Ingredients:
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 large carrot, finely chopped
1 medium onion, finely chopped
1 large celery stalk, finely chopped
1 teaspoon oregano
½ pound / 230 g ground pork shoulder (I used only beef)
10 ounces / 300 g ground beef
⅔ cup / 160 ml red wine
2 cups / 500 ml tomato passata (strained puree of raw tomatoes)
4 tablespoons tomato paste
1 cup / 250 ml beef stock, plus more if needed fine sea salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 pound / 500 g tagliatelle pasta, fresh or dried
grated parmesan cheese, for serving
In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the carrot, onion, celery, and oregano. Cook until slightly colored, about 5 minutes. Add the pork and cook until browned, then add the beef and cook until browned, about 8 minutes. Add the red wine and cook for 2 minutes to reduce.
Reduce the heat to medium and stir in the tomato passata and tomato paste. Add the beef stock and stir well until the tomato paste is incorporated. Season with salt and black pepper. Reduce the heat to as low as possible. Cover and cook, stirring occasionally, adding a few tablespoons of beef stock if the mixture looks a little dry, until you get a smooth and rich sauce, about 3 hours.
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil over medium-high heat. Add the tagliatelle to the boiling water and cook to al dente according to the package directions. Drain the pasta, toss into the ragù sauce, and mix gently to combine. Serve immediately with grated Parmesan.
Read the original recipe here.
To Do
Moving with the Seasons. - Not intense HIIT, but practices that feel both effective and relaxing: yoga, pilates and long walks. Letting your body move in tune with the rhythms of the season, noticing subtle changes and honoring what feels good each day.
Waking up with the Sun. Following your natural circadian rhythm by starting the day with sunlight. It’s a simple way to feel more grounded, aligned, and energized throughout the day.
Cluttering. Clearing both physical and mental space. Minimizing social media and distractions creates room for focus, calm and presence. Less noise, more clarity.
To Watch
The New World. I finally got around to watching this after years of seeing it on my list. I was craving an artistic, thoughtful period piece and since I love Terrence Malick, it felt like the perfect choice when I stumbled upon it again.
Photos sourced from: are.na, cosmos.so, Pinterest.
Until next week,
AE
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